A 10yo Kid Explains Why We Need The Marijuana Justice Act

The Marijuana Justice Act – Why We Need It (explained by a 10-year-old)

If you haven’t heard about the Marijuana Justice Act, it’s a federal bill that could change the country. It would decriminalize cannabis throughout the US and create a path to justice for millions who’ve been discriminated against in the name of cannabis prohibition.

Here’s an impromptu video of my 10-year-old and I discussing this very important federal bill. Sorry for the promo in the background. I was setting up for a Get Lifted shoot when he started an interesting convo.

Cut federal funding for state law enforcement and prison construction if a state disproportionately arrests and/or incarcerates low-income individuals and/or people of color for marijuana offenses

Allow entities to sue states that disproportionately arrest and/or incarcerate low-income individuals and/or people of color for marijuana offenses

Prevent deportations of individuals for marijuana offenses

Provide for a process of expungement for marijuana offenses at the federal level

Provide for a process of resentencing for marijuana offenses at the federal level

Create a “Community Reinvestment Fund” of $500 million to invest in communities most impacted by the war on drugs, for programs such as job training, reentry, community centers, and more. Part of the funding will come from the aforementioned cuts to state law enforcement and prison construction.

Jessie Gill, RN is a cannabis nurse with a background in holistic health and hospice. After suffering a spinal injury, she reluctantly became a medical marijuana patient then quickly transitioned into an advocate. Her site, MarijuanaMommy.com combines science with personal insight to educate about medical marijuana. She’s been featured on Viceland and bylines include GoodHousekeeping, Cosmopolitan, MSN, and more.

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